Resource Guide - Equip for Equality

Resource Guide

for Persons

with Disabilities

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Sincere thanks to Helena Livitz, YLS Special Project Coordinator who updated and contributed to this 3rd edition of Resource Guide for Persons with Disabilities.

THANK YOU

Special thanks is due to the following agencies and individuals whose efforts in updating this Resource Guide have proven invaluable:

Equip for Equality Barry Taylor, Vice President for Civil Rights and Systemic Litigation

Bylynda Bridges Cecille Escartin Brynna Gang

Jane Hesse Melinda Melin Diane Roberts Christel Rogers Marjorie Smith

IL Attorney General's Office-Disability Rights Bureau Norma Mateo, Disability Specialist

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Information contained in this guide is accurate as of the date of publication. We welcome further information about any resources, whether listed or not. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INDEX OF AGENCIES BY CATEGORY......................4-21 ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF AGENCIES............22-131 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ? GOVERNMENT AGENCY LISTINGS....................132-135

INDEX OF AGENCIES BY CATEGORY

1. ABUSE/NEGLECT (also see Quick List #s, pp. ) Domestic Violence Legal Clinic.............................58 Equip for Equality..................................................63 Guardianship and Advocacy Commission..............69 Illinois Citizens for Better Care..............................82 Illinois Dept. of Children and Family...................133 Illinois Dept. of Human Services-- Office of Inspector General....................................87 Illinois Dept. of Public Health (Elder Abuse)........88 Legal Aid Society of Metro Family Services.........98 Lifespan..................................................................99 Southern Illinois University School of Law Domestic Violence Clinic.....................................121

2. ADVOCACY (See Legal & Advocacy Services)

3. AGING AND THE ELDERLY Alzheimer's Association.........................................26 American Assoc. of Retired Persons......................27 Arthritis Foundation--Illinois Chapter..................34 Center for Disability and Elder Law......................42 Chicago Dept. on Aging.........................................44 Circuit Breaker........................................................57 Illinois Dept. on Aging...........................................84 Illinois Dept. of Public Health Central Complaint Registry.................................................89 Illinois Secretary of State--Department of Senior and Community Service..............................90 National Institute on Aging..................................106 National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives....................................109

4. AIDS/HIV AIDS Foundation of Chicago.................................25 AIDS Legal Council of Chicago............................25 Bonaventure House................................................39 C.A.L.O.R...............................................................40

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CDC-INFO.............................................................41 Chicago Dept. of Public Health HIV Services.......45 Chicago House and Social Service Agency............46 Chicago Women's AIDS Project............................49 Edge Alliance..........................................................60 Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois.........................73 Howard Brown Health Center................................74 Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund..........97 Minority Outreach Intervention Project...............103 Test Positive Aware Network................................123 Vital Bridges.........................................................130

5. ALLERGY (See Lung and Breathing)

6. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Alzheimer's Association.........................................26

7. AMPUTATION/AMPUTEES (see Physical Disability)

8. ARCHITECTURE/PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY Access Board..........................................................23 Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities......................................................48 Extended Home Living Services, Inc.....................64 Illinois Attorney General's Office? Disability Rights Bureau........................................77 Integrity Group Companies, Inc.............................94 Paralyzed Veterans of America.............................112 U.S. Department of Justice...................................127

9. ARTHRITIS Arthritis Foundation--Illinois Chapter..................34

10. ARTS & RECREATION (See Recreational & Sports Activities)

11. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Education?Assistive Technology Academic Software, Inc.........................................22 Center for Special Education Technology..............42 Computer Banc.......................................................53

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